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elmwood

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Posted: August 13, 2004 at 5:49 AM / IP Logged

I'm wanting to install a video system into a boat. Is it possible to use a larger screen such as a computer monitor screen for mobile video equipment? If not or if you know where I can find larger screens let me know brand names and sizes. I found one on the net which is 17" widescreen for mobile video. I'm just wanting to know all of my options.

Thank you for any and all help

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tar000

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Joined: August 23, 2004

Posted: August 23, 2004 at 4:55 PM / IP Logged

Yeah it is possible I installed 2 14" flat panels in my excursion. Since there are no headrests I made fiberglass pods for them and covered them in vinyl to match the leather. It is easiest to buy monitors that use a 12vdc power brick then find a corresponding 12 regulator for the car. I found some laptop chargers to run mine a maximum of 3 amps. With the regulators you dont have to worry about start-up voltage drop. It is a good project because of the cost. $150 for each monitor after rebate $20 for regulators $40 for fiberglass pods. I had the 10 disc DVD and I used flat panel speakers in the carseats so I don't have to listen to Finding Nemo or Bob the Builder any more.

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seniorswankey

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Posted: October 20, 2004 at 4:42 PM / IP Logged

how did you convert the video signal to rca?

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celica2kgts

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Posted: October 20, 2004 at 9:33 PM / IP Logged

I dont think you can

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mcglow

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Posted: October 21, 2004 at 9:03 AM / IP Logged

Dell has an awesome 20.1 inch flat panel that accepts vga, rca and svideo. the model number is 2001FP, a little pricey but still way cheaper than anything you will find in a car audio shop. Pictured below is a slighlty smaller Dell LCD running on vga.

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tar000

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Posted: October 21, 2004 at 3:46 PM / IP Logged

i used someconverters that I found at Fry's they are used to play video games on VGA monitors they were about $50 each you only need 1 if you have one source. I put one per monitor so the kids could watch different movies. I have seen the adapters on ebay for about $40 with 4 different inputs and 1 output with audio amp for headphones. Let me know if you have any questions I have photos but I do not know how to post them.

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